Used Subaru WRX for Sale near Michigan

How much does the Subaru WRX cost in today's market?

Used Subaru WRX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Subaru WRX's current nationwide average price is $23,513, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $22,638 over the past year. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're comparing used listings across model years.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Subaru WRX a good car?

Yes — the Subaru WRX is a strong choice if you want an engaging performance sedan with broad owner appeal.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the WRX for its thrilling performance, sporty handling, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Across the model years, drivers also repeatedly highlight the manual transmission and the car's fun-to-drive character.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are unintuitive technology, poor value for money, and less cargo space than rivals.

32.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Subaru WRX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the WRX as a car that delivers strong performance, engaging handling, and all-wheel-drive confidence. Expert feedback also points to a well-mannered driving character that works well for daily use while still feeling sporty.

• Owners rate the Subaru WRX between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to how the car was driven and maintained, so a careful history check and service records matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used Subaru WRX?

Across all model years, at 71.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Subaru's EyeSight safety system
• Infotainment: Subaru Starlink infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus either a pair of 7-inch touchscreens or an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: The WRX's EPA fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) with the manual transmission and 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway) with the CVT are respectable for a performance car.

Which Subaru WRX trim should I buy?

The 2023 Subaru WRX offers these trims:

• WRX: The entry trim keeps the core WRX formula intact with the turbocharged engine, standard all-wheel drive, and manual transmission, making it the straightforward choice if you want the model's enthusiast character at the lowest price.
• Premium: This trim adds more everyday comfort and convenience, and it stands out as the best-value pick for many shoppers because it broadens the WRX's appeal without moving too far up the price ladder.
• Limited: This trim adds a more upscale feel and more advanced equipment, making it a strong fit if you want a richer cabin and more features.
• GT: This trim brings the most performance-focused hardware and the most advanced equipment in the lineup, including electronically controlled dampers and a more adjustable drive-mode setup.

What Subaru WRX do most buyers choose?

The Subaru WRX years with the most listings are 2023, 2022, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition. They also sit close enough to the current generation to deliver the WRX's core performance character while still offering used-car value.

What is the Subaru WRX's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the WRX lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. Most model years are posting negative year-over-year changes, so buyers are seeing lower asking prices than they were a year ago. The smallest declines are clustered among the years that have held value best, while the larger drops create more room for value-focused shoppers.

The 2018, 2015, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Subaru WRX safe?

• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 5/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2020: 9/10
• 2016: 9/10

The 2023 WRX gets Subaru's EyeSight safety system.

For the safest used buy, the 2016, 2020 and 2023 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Subaru WRX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −3.65% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.46%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 34.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,623. The Subaru WRX offers a rally-bred driving character that blends sharp handling with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The WRX is an in-betweener in its segment, with 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque from its 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine, and it offers a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT).
• Tech: The WRX's Subaru Starlink infotainment system includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and two display configurations, including an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen on WRX Premium and higher trim levels.
• Safety: The WRX gets Subaru's EyeSight safety system, which adds adaptive cruise control, automated lane-centering, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and lane-departure warning.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $31,625 for the base model with the manual transmission.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Subaru WRX compare to the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Subaru WRX:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Manual transmission available.
• Cons: Unintuitive technology, Poor value for money, Less cargo space than rivals.

2023 Honda Civic Type R:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Powerful engine, Comfortable.
• Cons: All-wheel drive not available, Sluggish touchscreen response.

Our experts score the 2023 Subaru WRX 7.7/10 and the 2023 Honda Civic Type R 8.2/10. The WRX gives you standard all-wheel drive and a manual transmission, while the Civic Type R counters with more power and a higher expert score. If you want the more affordable used option with strong handling and rally-bred character, the WRX is the easier fit; if you want maximum performance and can spend more, the Civic Type R stands out.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.